Tie clip



Aug. 13, 1929. H. quMmms TIE CLIP Filed Feb. 15. 1928 Patented Aug. 13, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HERBERT L. CUMMINS, 01 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNOB 0F ONE-HALF TO JOSEPH DEMOZZI, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

TIE CLIP.

Application. filed February 15, 1928. Serial No. 254,436.

This invention relates to tie clips, and has for an object the provision of a clip whereby the ends of two cords or the opposite ends of a single cord may be, quickly and easily tied together in such a manner that the cords are securely held together and easily separated at the proper time.

A more detailed object of the invention is the provision of a tie clip providing convenient means for fastening the mouth of a bag closed, this clip being so arranged that one end of a cord may be permanently secured thereto, and the other end after having been passed around the mouth of the bag, may be inserted into the clip drawn taut to close the mouth of the bag, and then securely fastened to prevent displacement against the action of shaking, rubbing against other articles, etc. Thus I have provided a tie clip particularly adaptable for use in laundries, many of which employ coarse-meshed bags within which small articles such as handkerchiefs and the like are washed.

Another object is the provision of a tie clip of the character described, which is curved to prevent a concave surface corresponding to the neck of the bag after it has been tied closed, so that there will be no projecting parts of the clip to catch and tear other articles being laundered, or to engage parts of the laundering machines.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will be made manifest in the following detailed description and specifically pointed out in the appended claims, reference is had to the accompanying drawings for an illustrative embodiment of the invention, wherein:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of my improved tie clip, the direction of view being indicated by the arrow 1 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 is a side view of the tie clip, the direction of view being indicated by the arrow 2 of Fig. 1. V

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a bag having my improved tie clip positioned thereupon to close the mouth of the bag, showing the first step in the process of tying the cord.

Fig. 4: is a perspective view similar to Fig. 3, showing the second step in the process of tying.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view similar to Figs. 3 and 4, showing the third step.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view similar to Figs. 3, 4, and 5, after the tying process has been completed.

Fig. 7 is a top plan view of a. modified form of tie clip, the direction of view being indicated by the arrow 7 of Fig. 8.

Fig. 8 is a side view of the modified form, the direction of view being indicated by the arrow 8 of Fig. 7.

The embodiment of my improved tie clip as shown in Figs. 1 to 6 inclusive of the drawings, is preferably formed of suitable rigid, non-corrodible metal such as brass. It is made in the form of a V-shaped clip indicated in its entirety at 11, havin legs 12 and 13 joined at a point 14. An en largement 16 is provided upon the leg 12 to accommodate a pair of apertures 17 and 18 extending therethrough. A cord 19 may be passed through the aperture 17, a knot 21 being formed in the end of the cord 19 to retain it within the aperture 17; this cord 19 being of sutfioient length to extend around the article to be tied, and back to the clip 11 with sufficient length of the cord remaining to secure itwithin the clip. The aperture 18 provides convenient means for passing stitches 22 therethrough to permanently secure the clip 11 to the supporting structure which is shown in Figs. 3 to 6 inclusive, as being a laundry bag 23 of the conventional design.

The clip 11 is formed arcuate, i. e., it is curved to present a concave surface 26 corresponding in shape to the neck 27 of the bag 23 after the cord 19 has been drawn taut therearound. By so forming the clip, no parts protrude therefrom to become entangled with and'tear other articles, or to become enmeshed with parts of the laundering machines. Toward the same end, the leg 13 of the clip .11 is provided with an enlargement 28 at its end, so that the end of the leg 13 is rounded, preventing its becoming entangled within the meshes of the bag 23 or other articles.

A finger 31 integral with the clip, extends from the point 14 of the V, this finger being curved similarly to the clip. The outer end 32 of the finger 31 is rounded and is reversely curved to provide a lip under which the cord 19 may be conveniently passed in the process of tying.

The modification shown in Figs. 7 and 8, is formed of suitable wire possessed of a sufiicient degree of rigidity. It also is V- shaped, having legs 36 and 37 which, instead of coming to a point, are provided with a loop 38 to take the place of the finger 31. The end of the leg 36 is bent outwards at 39, after which it is provided with two reverse curves 41 and 42 to form the eyes 43 and 44 respectively, the aperture 44 being for the purpose of securing the cord 19 therein, and the aperture 43 for the reception of the stitches 22. This clip is correspondingly arcuate, to provide a curved inner surface 46; and the end of the loop 38 is reversely curved to provide the lip 47 By referring to Figs. 3 to 6 inclusive, the manner of tying a bag through the use of my improved tie clip, may be clearly seen. The mouth of the bag 23 is gathered together and the clip 11 placed against one side with the cord 19 extending around the neck 27. The end of the cord 19 is then passed under the finger 31 and under the end of the leg 13 as shown in Fig. 3. The cord is then drawn taut to close the mouth of the bag, and looped back over the leg 12 and under the finger 31 as shown in Fig. 4. The cord is then carried back toward the end of the leg 13 and drawn taut so that a portion 51 is gripped between the portion 52 of the cord and the finger 31, as clearly shown in Fig 5. Since the portion 52 has previously been drawn, taut, the portion 51 will be pressed hard against the finger 31, preventing displacement and slipping of the knot even When submitted to the rough treatment of being laundered. The free end 53 of the cord may then be passed under the leg 13 again and drawn taut into the crotch of the V between the legs 12 and 13 as shown in Fig. 6, as an added precaution against slipping or displacement. It is to be noted that the aperture 17 is spaced from the line bisecting the angle between the legs 12 and 13 of the clip. As a result, the pull of the cord 19, tends to throw the clip to one side, pressing the finger 31 toward the portion 52 of the cord, and increasing the pressure exerted upon the loop 51. In fact, this engagement of the loop .51 is so tight that the crotch of the V may be relatively rounded, there being no need of developing any wedging action of'the cord within the crotch. It is obvious, therefore, that this feature reduces to a minimum, the liability of cutting of the strands of cord, by the clip.

Various changes in the details of construction may be made Without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A device of the character described, comprising an arcuate V-shaped tie clip, and means for attaching a cord to one of the legs of the V, the crotch of said clip being relatively rounded to loosely receive a portion of the cord therein.

2. A device of the character described, comprising an arcuate V-shaped tie clip, and means for attaching a cord to one of the legs of the V at a point spaced from the. line bisecting the angle between the legs of the V.

3. A device of the character described, comprising an arcuate V-shaped tie clip,

means for attaching a cord to one of the legs...

of the V, and a finger extending from the point of the V. v

4. A device of the character described, comprising an arcuate V-shaped tie clip,

means on one of the legs of the V for attaching a cord thereto, and a finger extending from the point of the V, a major portion of said finger being curved similarly to the said clip and having its outer end reversely curved to provide a lip.

5. A device of the character described,

comprising an arcuate V-shaped tie clip, means on one of the legs of the V for attaching a cord thereto, means on one of the legs for securing said clip to the structure.

to be tied, and a finger extending from the point of the V, a major portion of said finger being curved similarly tothe said clip and having its outer end reversely curved to provide a lip.

6. A device of the character described. comprising a rigid V-shaped tie clip curved to present a concave surface corresponding to the structure to be tied, an enlargement on one leg of the V having apertures therethrough providing means for securing the clip to the structure to be tied, and for securing a cord to the tie clip, and a finger extending from. the point of the V, the major portion of said finger being curved similarly to said clip and having its outer end reversely curved to provide a lip.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

HERBERT L. GUMMINS. 

